I have recommended the site to many of my friends who play the piano. The pieces are all well-graded and the audio is really useful, especially for pieces not heard before. "As a frequent user of I find it easy to navigate, great value for money and very professional. It is an excellent resource for students and teachers alike and there is very rarely any need to visit another website or music store in search of sheet music." "All of my students are members of Pianostreet and many of my teacher colleagues have joined as well. Sign up for a Gold membership to read the practice tips. If you play the ornaments lightly, your lines will sound smoother. Note the slurs - Chopin was very specific with markings - and make sure that the notes under these slurs are played legato.ĭo not forget to add shape to your lines and to breathe between phrases. Can you play the chords lightly, with firm fingers and a supple wrist?įollowing the phrasing correctly gives continuity to your playing. Note the pattern outlined by these chords and note the voice leading. Note the pattern outlined by this bass line and memorize it, speaking the note names as you play.ī) Likewise, play the second beat only (chords) going from one measure to the next. Then use the directions listed below to practice each section.Ī) Play the downbeats only (bass notes) going from one measure to another. Find these sections and add capital letters (A) and (B) at the beginning of each section. Many of Chopin's waltzes are in an ABA form - they have 3 sections, which many times are punctuated by repeat signs. As in any piece by Chopin, focus on a cantabile playing and make use of the tempo rubato.
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